Carolina Hurricanes: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Is quality of competition a concern for Hurricanes heading into Stanley Cup Final?

The Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes are set to square off in the Stanley Cup Final, with Game 1 on the slate for Tuesday night in Raleigh.

Jaccob Slavin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 1

Jaccob Slavin pinpoints why Hurricanes are back in Stanley Cup Final

The Carolina Hurricanes fell short in four Eastern Conference Final appearances after winning the Stanley Cup in 2006 — but they’re finally back in hockey’s ultimate series.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 1

Hurricanes’ X-factor that will lead them to 1st Stanley Cup since 2006

The Carolina Hurricanes have overcome multiple seasons of playoff frustration in getting to the Stanley Cup Final. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour has had one of the most consistent teams in the league, but they had failed in the playoffs for the last seven years to get to the Stanley Cup Final.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the active NHL players to rack up at least 20 points in a single Stanley Cup Playoff run can you name in six minutes?

The 'Stanley Cup captains since 2000' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 1

Does the NHL have a playoff format problem?

It was a rather anti-climactic end to the conference portion of the playoffs, and continued what has been a recent trend of the conference finals ending quickly and without long, back-and-forth series.

Oddsmakers set Hurricanes as favorite to lift Stanley Cup

Winners, losers from Stanley Cup playoffs: Hurricanes back in Cup Final after Canadiens rout

The top 10 players in 2026 Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights have the star power

Conn Smythe race: Mitch Marner, Taylor Hall make strong case for Stanley Cup MVP

Can you name every player selected in the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft?

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 31

Conn Smythe race: Marner, Hall make strong case for Stanley Cup MVP

Conn Smythe race: Mitch Marner, Taylor Hall make strong case for Stanley Cup MVP

Now that the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs have progressed into the Stanley Cup Final, it is time to start taking a look at the potential contenders for the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.

The top 10 players in 2026 Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights have the star power

Oddsmakers set Hurricanes as favorite to lift Stanley Cup

Winners, losers from Stanley Cup playoffs: Hurricanes back in Cup Final after Canadiens rout

The 'NHL saves leaders since 1995-96' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 31

The top 10 players in 2026 Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights have the star power

Let's take a look at the top 10 players in this series.

John Tortorella hasn't been biggest factor in Golden Knights' turnaround

Golden Knights' Mitch Marner is grateful for first Stanley Cup Final trip

Hurricanes back in Stanley Cup Final after Canadiens rout

Oddsmakers set Hurricanes as favorite to lift Stanley Cup

Marner, Taylor Hall make strong case for Stanley Cup MVP

Does the NHL have a playoff format problem?

Frederik Andersen News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 31

Hurricanes’ Frederik Andersen issues Claude Lemeiux statement after tragic death

The entire hockey world was stunned Thursday by the untimely passing of Claude Lemieux. A four-time Stanley Cup Champion, Lemieux died by suicide just days after serving as the Montreal Canadiens torch bearer in Game 3 of the East Final.

Frederik Andersen News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL saves leaders since 1995-96' quiz

How many of the net-minders to save the most shots in the NHL ever season since the 1995-96 campaign?

Frederik Andersen News / The Hockey Writers / May 31

Frederik Andersen’s Stellar Postseason Boosting Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup Chances

For the first time since 2006, the Carolina Hurricanes have reached the Stanley Cup Final. They will be playing for the most prestigious prize in hockey.

Logan Stankoven News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 30

Hurricanes’ Logan Stankoven already scouting Golden Knights ahead of Stanley Cup Final

The Carolina Hurricanes are skating on in the NHL playoffs, all the way to the Stanley Cup Final. Carolina will face off against the Vegas Golden Knights in that final.

Frederik Andersen News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 30

Why Frederik Andersen must win Conn Smythe if Hurricanes capture Stanley Cup

If the Carolina Hurricanes lift the Stanley Cup for the first time since 2006, the Conn Smythe Trophy talk should begin and end with one name: Frederik Andersen.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 30

3 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ Conference Final 6-1 Game 5 Clinch

After 20 long years, the Carolina Hurricanes are heading back to the Stanley Cup Final. Following their Game 1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, the Hurricanes pulled off the gentleman sweep, ending the series in five games.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / May 30

Hurricanes Players & Brind’Amour Discuss Eastern Conference Final Win

After an emotional 6-1 Game 5 victory for the Carolina Hurricanes that punched their ticket to the Eastern Conference Final for the first time in 20 years, players and head coach Rod Brind’Amour met with the media to share their thoughts on a wide range of topics.

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The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz

The 'Men's French Open champions' quiz

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / May 30

Oddsmakers set Hurricanes as favorite to lift Stanley Cup

The Carolina Hurricanes, fresh off winning the Eastern Conference championship on Friday, are sizable favorites to beat the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final.

Jackson Blake News / The Hockey Writers / May 29

Hurricanes Pregame Presser: Blake & Brind’Amour Mindsets Ahead of Game 5

After their morning skate, some players, along with Rod Brind’Amour, met with a large contingent of media, from the U.S. and Canada, ahead of their Game 5 showdown with the Montreal Canadiens.

Sean Walker News / The Hockey Writers / May 29

Hurricanes’ Sean Walker Balancing Fatherhood & Hockey in 2026 Playoffs

The Carolina Hurricanes are on the brink of reaching the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2006. They’ve won three in a row in the Eastern Conference Final against the Montreal Canadiens and head into Game 5 on Friday night, leading the series 3-1.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 28

Free Agent Focus: Carolina Hurricanes

Free agency is just over a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Athlon Sports / May 28

NHL Legend Wayne Gretzky Makes Strong Statement on Hurricanes’ K’Andre Miller

Rod Brind'Amour and his Carolina Hurricanes have been dominant during the 2026 NHL playoffs. Led by Frederik Andersen's third shutout of the playoffs, Carolina defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 on Wednesday night.